CNBC
12 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC · 2h ago
Mortgage rates finally stop rising, causing demand to trickle back
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CNBC
12 Aug 2026, 11:00 UTC · 2h ago
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Upcoming Consumer Price Index (CPI) data is expected to be the primary driver for future mortgage rate movements. — CPI is a critical inflation gauge that dictates central bank policy and directly influences bond yields and mortgage pricing.
+0.40Home sales this August appear weaker than last year due to stubbornly high home prices and economic uncertainty. — Persistent high prices and low consumer confidence act as headwinds for the residential real estate market.
-0.30Total mortgage application volume increased by 3.6% last week following a slight decrease in the average 30-year fixed-rate mortgage to 6.77%. — Increased application volume suggests a positive correlation between marginally lower rates and buyer demand.
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The supply of homes for sale has not seen any meaningful improvement. — Low inventory sustains high home prices, which can stifle transaction volume and market liquidity.
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